Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Once again the hay trade continues very slow across much of the state.  
More seasonal weather has finally arrived bringing higher temperatures
and drier weather in the forecast.  This has provided the opportunity for 
farmers to get out and cut, swath and finally bale hay.  Prices were not
fully established this week.  Heavy supply of alfalfa suitable for feed 
yards is readily available causing a lower demand from buyers.  
Surprisingly, demand is extremely light.  Recent rains and now warm 
weather has made for lush pastures.  Hay buyers are willing to enjoy the
green grass and wait for later to assess needs for hay.  Also speculating
hay prices could come down later in the season if the crop improves.

Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-
state and out-of-state hay producers.  The directories are on the ODAFF 
homepage at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are 
encouraged to call at 1-405-232-5425 or email 
OklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma: Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 
257.00-263.00; Good to Premium: 210.00.  Large Rounds: Average 125.00.  FOB:
Good quality Alfalfa 165.00 per ton.  

Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported.

Western Oklahoma: Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 110.00. 

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: No trades reported. 

Western Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Eastern Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.

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